Why I swim
I’m swimming this March because too many young lives are lost to suicide. Every lap I swim will help make sure there’s a safe place for young people to turn when life feels overwhelming.
I'm swimming to save lives
Suicide remains the leading cause of death for young people in Australia.
More than 1 in 3 are experiencing mental health difficulties, yet over a million are not getting the support they need.
ReachOut provides anonymous, free and 100% online services so young people can find a safe place to connect, share and get help when life feels overwhelming.
I’m taking part in Laps for Life to make sure these vital services are always there. Please donate to my fundraiser and help more young people get the support they deserve.
My Swim Progress
Completed
7.50km (260 laps)
My goal
20km
My Impact
So far I’ve raised $796 to provided 198.9775 young people experiencing mental health difficulties with vital support.
Top Donation
$258
Robbie McInerney
Shoutout to Robbie McInerney – my biggest supporter so far with a $258 donation to help young people get the mental health support they need through ReachOut!
Funds Raised
Note: displays max previous 3 years of fundraising only
Thank you to my
supporters
$258.48
Robbie McInerney
$106.12
John Hatzistergos
$100
Andrew Petrino
$100
Matched by Gonski Foundation
$54.12
Joanna Aronis
All the best Andrew
$52
Daniela Giuliani
Good work cuz!
$33.15
Jessica Cahill
Good luck Andrew!
$30
Anabel
$27.81
Stuart Griffiths
You got this mate!
$22.58
Anonymous
$11.65
Nafisa Alam
Good luck, Andrew!
Thank you Andrew for your contribution to such a serious and important matter. It's crazy that in this world of instant information suicide rates continue to rise. I really appreciate this very much.